Below is the outline for this program as a buyer-friendly summary.
The Role of the Advisor
Advising basics, advisor expectations, competencies, and mentoring tactics.
- Advisor liability; CAS standards overview
- Mentoring basics and advisor responsibilities/expectations
- Understanding the undergraduate environment; developing members; chapter growth fundamentals
The Interfraternal Experience
Brief history of fraternity/sorority organizations, common terms, and Gen Z characteristics; common advisor obstacles.
- Fraternity/sorority founding and history; key terms
- Student needs today; Generation Z characteristics
- Common advisor obstacles
Mentoring College Students
Tools and tactics for mentoring, feedback, motivation, and accountability.
- Building the relationship; active listening; coaching style
- Challenge & support; motivating Gen Z
- Delivering feedback; approaching conflict; goal setting and accountability tactics
Relationships
How national, regional, and local support systems work together; advisor tips and resources.
- National/regional/local relationships
- Overarching support systems
- Advisor tips
Hazing Identification
What hazing is, how to identify it, and what to do when you suspect hazing; advisor responsibility for safety.
- Why hazing; types and motivations (chapter/individual)
- Factors for consideration; questions to ask; scenarios
- What to do
Eradicating Harmful Traditions
Tactics for reducing harmful traditions and addressing alumni behavior; motivating needs and advisor influence.
- Tradition (what it is/is not); student culture
- Identifying motivational needs; student intentions
- Advisor influence: celebrate success; empower the chapter
